Fourth-grader Alexis Bailey, 10, raises her hand during a program as part of Teach Children to Save Day at Plantation Park Elementary School in Bossier City.

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Children at three Bossier Parish elementary schools learned a little bit about finances recently during Teach Children to Save Day events sponsored by Citizens National Bank.

"We take the opportunity to come into schools and reinforce the importance of savings," said Jason Smith, Citizens' executive vice president during a visit to Plantation Park Elementary in Bossier City. "The sooner students learn to be good money managers, the better."

Smith said the events are designed to teach elementary-aged children the value of a dollar. ...